Employment Contract Template
Standard Irish employment contract template covering all legally required terms. Complies with the Terms of Employment (Information) Acts and 2022 Work-Life Balance Act updates.
What’s included
Includes: parties, commencement date, role and duties, place of work, working hours, salary and pay frequency, annual leave (minimum 20 days), sick leave, notice period, probation, confidentiality, termination, governing law (Ireland).
Who should use this template?
- Employers creating contracts for new hires
- Start-ups establishing HR foundations
- Small businesses without an HR department
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this template legally binding?
This is a general template and should be reviewed by a solicitor or HR advisor before use, particularly for roles with specific terms. Employment law changes regularly and terms must comply with current Irish legislation.
What is the minimum annual leave entitlement in Ireland?
Under the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997, employees are entitled to at least 20 days (4 working weeks) of paid annual leave per year, plus 10 public holidays.